Prednisone

The pro-drug prednisone must be converted in the body to its active form prednisolone. Prednisone, a synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid, remains among the 25 most commonly prescribed drugs in the United States and appears to be on an upward trend.
As an anti-inflammatory, prednisone combats a wide array of conditions ranging from skin rashes, allergic reactions, arthritis and COPD to gastrointestinal conditions, kidney disease, thyroiditis and even cancer.
While short term use of prednisone rarely results in significant complications, prolonged therapy produces a dramatic and lengthy list of unwanted adverse reactions. Among the side effects associated with prednisone are diabetes, susceptibility to infection, reactivation of tuberculosis, sodium retention and swelling of the legs. Other unwanted issues involve osteoporosis, avascular necrosis of the bones, cataracts, skin fragility, substantial weight gain and muscle wasting.
Prednisone also results in a number of psychiatric conditions ranging from hyperactivity, restlessness and euphoria to agitation, depression, anxiety and insomnia. Mental confusion, difficulties with memory and attention deficits occur at moderate doses. Prednisone may precipitate manic attacks.
Finding the correct dose of prednisone varies with the individual, the underlying disease and a variety of issues linked to the physician’s prescribing habits. Keeping the dose of prednisone relatively low and continuing treatment for only as long as necessary seems prudent. Prednisone must not be stopped abruptly but rather tapered over weeks to months depending on dose and duration of therapy.

[@Sal_The_3rd]

I believe this person actually read every book behind him

[@trafficjon400]

@ Sal Mastropolo and why they make sure these Doctors are Hidden from Algorithms like usless unprofessional morons trying to make it on the internet and they get more subs views? this is Ludacris keeping the truth hidden. FDA Years ago never approved steroids and why today they pushed the FDA so far the FDA had to aprove one of the Most Dangerous.

[@trafficjon400]

Every book behind him? and every Book ahead of him.

[@lisaunderwood1486]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jaytay8637]

He probably wrote half of them.

[@Fldavestone]

😅

[@juanbelmonte4881]

A really well articuled man with an impressive lesson = a huge amount of value.

[@whbgegs5571]

most thorough and well-balanced info i've seen on this

[@shellybulwer-mcgill7897]

WOW! This Doc is deep. You’re the person I would want to consult with about everything. You’re easy to listen to and very thorough. THANKS A MILLION FOR THE DETAILS, GOD BLESS🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@PeteLogan101]

Great channel, excellent information, thanks!

[@josephineyong4831]

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[@abinthomas]

Used for COVID Cough and I think it saved my life. My cough was uncontrollable and this was the only drug that worked out.

[@trafficjon400]

you don't need your life saved by a cold Cough all usually recover no matter what ? 🥶🤔🤨🤪🤣

[@kudratchandra7918]

Did you have bad side effects from it and how did you taper off?

[@abinthomas]

@@trafficjon400 this was different type of cough tho

[@johnnowak]

excellent video,just came off a short term course for my arthritic hands, no side effects and massive improvement.

[@audrey9334]

@johnnowak can you please tell me what dose you took and for how long. I have pain in the palm of my right hand and I got 5mg to take 2 times per day for one week.

[@johnnowak]

@@audrey9334 Hi Audrey,sorry to hear of your pain,always best to seek medical advice.I started on 4x5mg for 2 days,3 for 2 days, 2for 2 days ,1 for 2 days then stopped.I believe it is important to taper.

[@gaberoyalll]

This doctor is so knowledgeable thank you sir

[@trafficjon400]

Yes but they keep the Algorithms AGAINST HIM.

[@GamerGuy1985]

He passed away very sadly.

[@ziaway1561]

Right on! Thank you for this comprehensive review!

[@nevillesukul8800]

Wow! very educational - excellently explained. Thank you, Doc. God bless. neville sukul

[@nef.spring]

I got itchy skin with no rash at all. It's miserable and my family doctor as well as the dermatologist could not find out. They asked me to change soaps, detergents, bed sheets, ...etc and take Antihistamine...NONE OF THESE HELP. I decided to see an Allergist and she have me this med. Today is my 3rd days on 40mg per day (40mg for 5 days, then 20mg for next 5 days then 10mg for last 5 days till i see her again...My itching is gone on the 2nd day.( Today is 3rd day on the med). It works magic. Oh and I've been having this problem in the last 5 years and been desperate.

[@boostmobile5326]

Excellent Commentary. Thank You for Sharing Your Experience.

[@elinamor4638]

Excellent presentation! Thank you much!!

[@ritaodriscoll2093]

Thank you so much for this. I'm 59, have been on it for 2years. Was on 40mg for first 12 months, started decreasing last year 2.5mg month, and now since January on a maintenance dose of 5mg for 12 months. So far I have massive weight gain, osteoporosis, muscle shrinkage, especially in thr legs, they've disappeared, blood pressure is starting to creep up. So far I've avoided diabetes through time restricted eating and fasting, and keep carbs as low as I can. Worried about this coronavirus. Thanks for all your help.

[@PeteLogan101]

Hi, Re coronavirus, try vitamin D-3, plus lots of vitamin C, maybe 3000 mg per day...L-Lysine and zinc...Eat lots of fruit and veg, maybe garlic too! Good luck!

[@michelenichele294]

This happened to me exactly too. Started at 40mg then after 2-1/2 years the very end 2mg.

[@michelenichele294]

This happened to me too, when I was 55. Started out at 40 mg then tapered down to 2.5 mg 2-1/2 years later. But then decided to stop my treatment w/Prednisone because I had gained 100 pounds. I was able to lose the 100 pounds by dropping 95% of my bad 🤦‍♀️ eating habits & educating myself. Unfortunately I’m now 77, and my illness has returned, and it’s back to the rheumatologist and the 40mgs. I wonder if coffins are available in a size 2X?

[@ritaodriscoll2093]

@@michelenichele294 I'm so sorry this has happened to you again. I got Lyme's disease, and this left me with Polymyalgia Rheumatica. I'm coming right at last. I've managed to lose 47 pounds but stalled now for a few months. Do you know what brought your illness back?

[@E10l]

I’m so sorry. This sounds unpleasant. Did you recover to some degree? I’m taking 60mg of prednisone for autoimmune disease scarring alopecia lichen planopilaris. My doctor told me the taper off will take 2-3 months. I hope I won’t have osteoperosis. 😔

[@katiediaz]

This is information I wish my doctors had given me as part of informed consent when they prescribed it with absolutely no plan in terms of dosage and length of time, not despite me telling them I had new and worsening symptoms on it.

[@Jwiziy]

THANK YOU! for this .

[@trafficjon400]

@JWiziy i am sure they thank you for being here searching for the truth and why the FDA never Approved Steroids and my millions have become ill from taking this so named anti-inflammatory. Yet it can and will in many attack the most important cells organs of the body IMMUNE SYSTEM ADRENAL GLANDS SKIN BRAIN AND DNA Related to a Mental personality.

[@Mark_Ocain]

Prednisone is a very important drug, properly prescribed

[@ah-fi2pt]

Thanks for taking the time to educate. For some reason I thought you might have spent time with Socrates. Hippocrates perhaps not.

[@supraanon1914]

Hi what would be similar to this in herbal form as it helps me a lot but doc won’t give me it no more

[@margaritarosario2708]

Thank you Doctor. Clear enough.

[@margaritarosario2708]

🙏👌Thank you Doctor. Clear enough..Well explain

[@4evaavfc]

I got a five day prescription of this to ease an achy and stiff knee. It got rid of the pain within an hour.

[@independentmind85]

Yeah it's a miracle worker for things like that. I had horrible tennis elbow from weight lifting and it made the pain go away completely in less than 48 hrs. Absolutely incredible.

[@brianalino5427]

@@independentmind85 do they have symptoms if u stop after 5 days

[@bryanbaxter6970]

OMG,how in heaven can someone be this intelligent?Am on low dose of 3 mgs from PMR. Reduce half a mg every 6 month.

[@paulmech3610]

PMR brought me here too. It's brutal.

[@johnquigley751]

Imagine being this smart & well informed…😳Kudos, doctor, for so thoroughly explaining the Wonder Drug that can destroy ! 😱 Prednisone was Rxd for me once or twice a year for asthma Sx, as well as outbreaks of poison Ivy, Oak &/or Sumac. I didn’t think anything of it at the time, as the doses weren’t high, & the use relatively short term. And my arthritic joints never felt better. Unfortunately, I lost both talus (ankle) bones resulting in replacement of these bones (allografts), as well as my left hip due to osteonecrosis (AVN). My R hip is necrotic also, & it’s a matter of time, I’ve been told, before it, too, will need to be replaced. Risk Benefit at its worst…☹️, but I don’t think I could have done without it. *JQ

[@ombebek5095]

thanks doctor

[@WriterBren]

I’ve been taking prednisolone for over 20 years for lupus. Recently my blood sugar started going up a couple hours after I take the 10mg. So I’ve been trying to taper down (according to doctors advice) but I just can’t get off. When I get down to 4mg I feel the worst I’ve ever felt in my life. I was bed bound for two weeks before I gave up and started again. I really wish I could get off.

[@trafficjon400]

WriterBren Lupus is like a curse if there was a real God who loved us it would not happen. this messed up earth of mistakes hidden poisons and Prednisone and other steroids Can make any problems you started with get much worse. Steroids can and will attack your body depending how it heals your Adrenals Immune response is cooperating. Prednisone Steroids psycosses is worse lasting years and puting a person in jeopardy from others for life. Most truth we want and if we don't recieve it we are alone domed down usless people. sorry but i am not going to be dishonest.

[@ilyd3486]

@@trafficjon400 God is not messed up, people are.

[@trafficjon400]

@@ilyd3486 Jesus for gave us of our sins and all nations every sinner is great full? But God forgave in the old Covenant . But now we have Jesus who forgave us again but Built the LAKE OF FIRE just incase some can't believe Jesus forgave them to burn for ever and ever in such pain and agony they would not wish on there worse ENEMY. Why because Jesus loves you. Honestly have you read the Scripture in full Context? i doubt it. I wondered why they only let me cherry pick and keep me from reading all the rest left out. Kings 1000 years ago did what God warned them not to. add or take from my words and i'll add and take from you the words in this Book of all plagues of horors written in this Book,

[@kudratchandra7918]

Are you off it now? How did you taper off it?

[@angelashepherd894]

Great video!! You likely wont get off due to your hx if you want quality of life.. you actually will likely have to adjust accordingly with your Dr or NP to control hyperglycemia high blood sugar and osteoporosis low bone density :) ..walk... daily and drink plenty of water .. you have to watch your diet and wt.. i know thats hard.., you can try walking 1-2 miles 5 days a week ( walk in water if you have pain or troubles )

[@jimmyfavereau]

tell us more about the side effects : (

[@golddredgewater]

Doctor gave me this drug for a stuffy nose. No way in hell I’m taking this poison.

[@MrMedfly85]

It really works like nothing else for sinus relief and allergies. When nothing else does. Being on it for 40 plus years when needed. But I do know it has side effects I just never experienced any. Like I said only as needed.

[@boostmobile5326]

Very Good Commentary

[@trafficjon400]

@@MrMedfly85 NOTHING ELSE IS RIGHT ? Its poison to the brain Adrenal Glands IMMUNE SYSTEM . Millions complained and FDA never approved steroids in the first place.

[@GamerGuy1985]

Then suffer. 😂

[@dorothybluebell7380]

Use a saline sinus wash , no side affects or allergies

[@SteveMack]

Good advice!

[@trafficjon400]

@SteveMack funny they hide these doctors cheaply low in the algorithms.

[@SteveMack]

@@trafficjon400 Sad isn't it!? 😟

[@ramonnelmida8758]

Thank you doc for the info you shared...

[@redredwine1277]

Thank you for sharing, very helpful info. 🌼🌺🌸

[@wellnowdoctor5976]

You are so welcome!

[@trafficjon400]

@@wellnowdoctor5976THANK YOU FOR THE TRUTH AND PLEASE REPLY BACK ? Why they are Hidding your Program so low in the Algorithms is very upsetting? this is the only program i can find with out searching complications. Also Why the FDA Never really approved Prednisone Steroids ? Dexamethisone for poison ivy Gave me as a healthy person with strong bones 3 weeks of Bone pain easy broozing and a cushings like induced syndrome. also vertigo and 2 years of deep psychosses . 5 years now and finally hope recovery is happening. but full recovery does not seem to be possible yet . PLEASE MAKE NORE YOU TUBE VIDEOS some how keep who ever from jeopardyizing your subscribers and views. You need to be taken from the low end of Algorithmic activities. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@buckshot4428]

Very well done.

[@paulbenavidez331]

Thank you Dr I am taking for back pain and neuropathy pain and I have reaction of a higher heart rate.i am taking 5mg 5 days treatment is this okay

[@lynettepurkis2004]

I am currently tapering Prednisone due to ITP flare and they are the devils TicTacs ! My gout flares are still happening and I also have a question mark on the liver in my blood results. I’m anon drinker by the way.

[@sailingsolo5290]

Thats crazy price for prednisone. 10.00 for 30 pills. I get 1000 pills for 24.00 here at the corner pharmacy in thailand.

[@rustymcgee7488]

ah yes, I've recently become interested in steroids. In congruence to the topic of prednisone i was recently prescribed flonase (fluticasone propionate), also a steroid, for allergic rhinitis & have been reluctant to use it because of the side effect profile. It really should be used sparingly but does work extremely well as a anti-inflammatory. I used it once & it has worked exceptionally well in treating my congestion. Immediately i could breathe again however I've suffered extreme eye dryness & intraocular pressure. I didn't realize the sudden eye dryness & pressure was being caused by the flonase until I started researching steroids. When taken as an oral med or injectable its much more damaging than intranasal or topical use because of its systemic mode of action rather than a more local effect. It seems I am extremely sensitive to this class of drug. I have yet to take another dose, but fortunately the congestion has not returned full force since having taken it 10 days ago. Thanks for the talk Dr . Landow!

[@boostmobile5326]

Thank You for your kind time to share your experience.

[@Rebecca-zr3lu]

Blessings in an abundance of the faith. I salute you. 😚🫶✝️ Grace and peace be unto you and to this place. 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍👽✝️🙏💯🌍🌏💦🌈☀️🕯️💕 Will you believe and receive Jesus Christ as your Lord and personal saviour??? I do. Thank you Lord for great mercy and love and grace. 😊

[@GangadayeJankie]

How about sciatica

[@matthewkashnig3061]

Thank You

[@LDN_BOX]

Hi, my mother due to issues with sleep went from 2mg to 1mg Prednisone for a long time and then stopped completely recently but has been experiencing a complete loss of appetite. She also suffers from hypothyroidism and I noticed that her TSH levels have dropped around 30% as currently 1.78 but her usual levels are usually in the 1.20s yet has remained on the same dose of 75mg levothyroxine. I just wish to know if this is common?

[@dipakdey4806]

My Lipoprotein (a) is 39.8 mg/dl. Please advise how can I reduce the figure to below 30 mg/dl.

[@dogmutty2]

Mine is 600

[@trafficjon400]

@@dogmutty2 What is Normal Lipoprotein ? Would probiotics help in this area or are they just other ways in the profit area not so much in true Health. though a natural diet is for most to live a healthy life. who knows what body excepts well whether Vegan or meat would be the correct choice including vitamins and minerals.

[@andydebbienorris2097]

I am on it for polymyalgia rheumatica for 1 year😵‍💫.

[@jaytay8637]

Me too, helped within 4 days , amazing stuff.

[@Thinkforyourselves64]

Prednisone made a relative of mine act so crazy it was horrifying. Got off it, and he was back to normal. Go figure.

[@mrparlanejxtra]

Why are we not sprinkling this on our steak instead of salt?

[@GamerGuy1985]

It’s a cure all 😂

[@kudratchandra7918]

Prescribed prednisone 50mg for a week and to taper 5mg every week total of 9 weeks for high inflammation in entire colon. Is Prednisone the correct protocol and any suggestions to help the side effects? Taking Vitamin D3 with it. Thank you

[@shellyfoster7477]

Side effects are bad I don't want to scare you but i literally wanted to die i would never take these again in my life ever. Hope you feel better

[@kudratchandra7918]

@@shellyfoster7477 thank you for the truth. Did you take anything that helped with the side effects and is there an alternative medication to prednisone you took that helped? Trying to taper off as quickly as possible.

[@shellyfoster7477]

@@kudratchandra7918I didn't take anything to help with the side effects a few extra strength Tylenol to help with headaches but didn't really help. I don't think there's anything out there as an alternative not completely positive about that. I didn't taper off i just stopped i had tremors body was always shaking felt like i was going to have a heart attack didn't sleep and very dark thoughts and more, took 2 week's till i felt like me again. If you have been taking them long or the dose is high i was on 50mg than taper I'm sorry i can't help you with something as a alternative. Oh and our hormones get all messed up smh i don't know why they give these out to anyone. I really hope you feel somewhat better soon.

[@shellyfoster7477]

@@kudratchandra7918 An last thing are they working/helping you do the pros outway the cons in my case no so my pharmacist said stop asap.

[@kudratchandra7918]

@@shellyfoster7477 hi, so when you started at 50mg how did you taper off, how much each day for how many days? Thanks

[@ediebehnke2059]

Personally it makes my face red and raises my BP. Now just taking 2 mg...4x a day.

[@trafficjon400]

@EdieBehnke If it attacks your adrenals immune then its attacking the largest organ the Skin. a simple anti inflammatory they made by man made hormones? yet it can attack and kill you. why the FDA ever approved it.

[@salrinella9812]

This is a bit of wanting the time and, instead, getting the history of the clock. Not terribly useful for my inquiry.

[@mariamauk9077]

Does prednisone offset ssri (Zoloft) tinnitus?

[@trafficjon400]

@mariamauk Steroids can offset your immune adrenal glands brain and all the cells that run your body in order out of order. tinnitus is one of the least things it could develop. Tinnitus is also not an ear problem for its more a deep in the areas of the Brain.

[@whatsgood4685]

Is sarcoidosis caused by too much vitamin D or is it a result of phosphorous leaching calcium from the bones?

[@trafficjon400]

@ What's Good BOTH

[@M.S.K-es2cw]

I thought he said prednisone is a courtesan..

[@courtneynoneya86]

How come some doctors dont like to prescribe it?

[@AhmedAhmed-jh3vf]

Because although it's a miracle drug in the long term it has horrible side effects like Increased blood sugar and blood pressure, suppressed immunity, weight gain, moon face and buffalo like neck, increased eye pressure,injured stomach and many more so basically you should only take it if you really need it or if there aren't other medicines for your disease

[@johnrapach9764]

It worked but Cortizone shot was detrimental

[@erikroque9155]

This med mess up my Stomch forever

[@tjhill6116]

It's pill for allergy and inflammation the 20mg the peach color pill

[@bssa1186]

How long does it take to work doc prescribed my mum 30mg a day for severe allergy which didn’t respond to anti histamines drugs today is day 3 swelling has reduced dramatically, itching has reduced a lot but redness and rashes r still prominent when will they go?

[@simmons6014]

😮😮😮😮

[@kensilverstein2910]

But what else is it used for? lol

[@GamerGuy1985]

What is it not used for is my question.

[@EdDelgadillo-b5k]

Why the Heck did they prescribe this to me for a cold or flu 😢

[@iloveyouyoulovemeify]

its used for everything

[@leebiddle9782]

I hate it

[@63frogsinahat84]

a devil drug.........

[@Lester-e8c]

WHY do not the chinese just put it in mothers milk?

[@danielmcclorey6606]

Prednisone is horrible!!!

[@imassage619]

Why do you say this? Can you share your story?

[@danielmcclorey6606]

@@imassage619 About 5 yr ago I had a sinus infection, so my doctor prescribed me Bactrim. At the end of that course my Uvula was swollen so big it was lying on my tongue. I ended up in the ER. They gave me a boost of Prednisone there and a 1wk dosepack w no taper. At the end of that course, I had a severe reaction. I became extremely weak, was puking bile, could barely eat, my throat was course. I lost a bunch of weight, I was lying in the bathroom thinking I could die. My muscles started to ache really bad, terrible mood swings. Months later I had kidney stones, which may have not been related. I think it permanently gave me some back problems and lowered my T levels. None of which I can prove, but I know what I experienced, it was horrible.

[@ENIGMA111-c2w]

@@danielmcclorey6606 have you recovered?

[@boostmobile5326]

Yes I agree. This person should share more of his or her experience.

[@lilpoodle2680]

Definitely made me super edgy even on a super low dose of 10 mg. Stopped it after 5 days. 😅

[@Bright-It]

Turn sound off and watch his face expressions.

[@shellyfoster7477]

The Devil's drug is all i have to say about these.

[@GamerGuy1985]

Why the devil’s drug?

[@shellyfoster7477]

@@GamerGuy1985 It's evil, never felt so bad in my life when i took this pill of hell.

[@erikroque9155]

@@shellyfoster7477it mess my stomaxh for ever

[@Jason-ej8cg]

@@GamerGuy1985 because it can destroy your hips! Trust me I know.

[@kensilverstein2910]

But what else is it used for? lol